TACOMA, Wash. – On Feb. 6, 2023, the Tacoma City Council affirmed and adopted the City of Tacoma’s Anti-Displacement Strategy, which includes 21 policy and program actions to prevent and mitigate the displacement of Tacoma residents from their homes and communities. “Tacoma is a growing city with a rich history, and I am committed to […]
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Tacoma Students Create Robots To Monitor Puget Sound
During Tacoma Public Schools January mini-term, students at the Science and Math Institute (SAMi), School of the Arts (SOTA), and Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) choose one class from a variety of exciting, hands-on courses to deep-dive into all month long. You’ll see students enthusiastic and eager to learn on any given day. One […]
Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Moratorium Extension for South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District on February 20
TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, February 20, the Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed moratorium extension on certain high impact uses within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD). The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda items, no […]
New Kids On the Bus: Youth Mobility in Tacoma
Tacoma, Wash. – With more young people choosing to opt out of driving, it’s important that we understand the needs and wants of youth as they navigate our city. Join Downtown On the Go for a panel exploring how youth get around Tacoma, why they make the choices they do, and how this can influence the way we […]
Heartfelt Adventures Await Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with our Upcoming Events
A host of events await. Click here to learn more:
Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE
Tacoma Arts Live presents The Purple xPeRIeNCE with Marshall Charloff at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now. The Purple xPeRIeNCE is a five-piece group hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, the birthplace of Prince. Prince was a singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor, and was […]
Zoo Love
Love is in the air at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium! There’s no concrete way to measure an animal’s love, but many animals at the zoo are coupled up or longtime companions and enjoy each other’s company. Polar Bears Galentine’s Day, a celebration of female friendship, is unofficially celebrated on Feb. 13, and it’s perfect […]
City of Tacoma Invites Public Comments on Home in Tacoma Phase 2 by March 8
TACOMA, Wash. – In February and early March, the City of Tacoma is inviting public comments on Home In Tacoma Phase 2—a significant package of changes to the rules that govern housing construction in the city. After several years of citywide discussion, the City is considering new residential zoning and standards that will allow more diverse […]
Save the Date: Lead the Way Home Breakfast
The annual Lead the Way Home breakfast is moving to the Lemay – America’s Car Museum. Click here to register for the May 8 event.